| Duration: | 15 Day(s) - 14 Night(s) |
| Tour Category: | Beach Tours |
14 nights – Falls, Bush and Beach Safari Tour
This package offers our clients one of the best safari experiences that one can get from Southern Africa. The Lower Zambezi is a great destination for water-based activities and the South Luangwa is also one of the best wildlife parks in Africa with over 40 species of large mammals recorded while Lake Malawi is of course, one of the best places to take a relaxed beach safari holiday from.
A summary of the Lodges and places which make up this package is as follows;
Itinerary Details
Flight from Livingstone to Lusaka and transfer to Lower Zambezi
On arrival off your international flight at Lusaka Airport, you will find a driver from Absolute Zambia Safaris who will transfer you to the Lower Zambezi. Your home in the Lower Zambezi will be Kiambi Safari Lodge and you will spend 3 nights in this beautiful part of Zambia.
Kiambi Safari Lodge, Lower Zambezi
Kiambi Lower Zambezi is your first gentle, mellow taste of the Lower Zambezi, and sets the uniquely African stage for your forthcoming journey of discovery.
Kiambi Safari owns and operates an exclusive lodge in the Lower Zambezi Valley – Kiambi Lower Zambezi, situated in the Chiawa Game Management area of the Zambezi Valley, in a prime location on the confluence of the Zambezi and Kafue Rivers. The Lodge welcomed the first guests at Kiambi Lower Zambezi in May 1999 and has from its inception, enchanted one and all by truly capturing the essence of the Lower Zambezi. Kiambi Lower Zambezi offers a unique composite experience, a rare combination of Africa’s culture, scenery and wildlife. This is “The real Africa”.
Each of the luxury thatched chalets is set on a raised wooden platform, with spacious en-suite facilities and private verandas with a view over the Zambezi. While relishing the supreme comfort, furnished stylishly in Rhodesian teak and equipped with the necessities to make your stay comfortable; Kiambi guests never lose that close-to-nature experience.
All luxury thatched chalets come with a fully stocked bar fridge, tea and coffee facilities, fans, an en-suite bathroom with hot showers and can accommodate 3 single beds comfortably or 4 at a squeeze.
Activities included in the package during your time at Kiambi Safari Lodge are;
At some stage on this day, you will be picked up from Kiambi Safari Lodge for a transfer to Mvuu Lodge within the Lower Zambezi National Park.
Mvuu Safari Lodge, Lower Zambezi National Park
This quintessential African Safari Lodge offers luxury tented camps, self-catering and bush camp accommodation. Friendly staff will make you feel welcome, passionate chefs conjure up superb meals, informed and equipped guides make your safari experience completely unforgettable!
At Mvuu we live close to nature. The Lodge is situated in a secluded location deep within the game rich Chiawa area, next to the Zambezi National Park, opposite the world heritage site of Mana Pools. Indigenous bush surrounds the lodge, wildlife roam freely through the camp; the un-spoilt and abundant river offers phenomenal game fishing - Trophy, catch and release Tiger fish being our specialty.
The thatched restaurant and bar, with its stunning deck that extends over the banks of the Zambezi River, is the perfect spot for absorbing those breathtaking sunsets whilst sipping a sundowner, dining out under a canopy of brightly lit stars whilst the evening fire and sounds of the bush fill the background, or for having your early morning coffee whilst the dramatic dawn announces the new day in true African splendour. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch & dinner on a set menu basis and the bar is open from 10.00 till 22:00.
The magnificent Zambezi River is undoubtedly a ‘bucket list’ destination, and we at Mvuu would like to share this enchanting paradise with you.
Road travel from Mvuu Lodge to Lusaka airport
On this day, you will leave the Lower Zambezi heading to Lusaka Airport for your local flight from Lusaka to Mfuwe in the South Luangwa National Park.
At Mfuwe Airport (South Luangwa), you will be welcomed by a guide from Wildlife Safari Camp who will transfer you to the Camp, which will be your home during your first 3 nights of exploring Zambia’s top wildlife safari destination, the South Luangwa National Park.
Brief notes about South Luangwa National Park
For most visitors, South Luangwa National Park is by far the most practical park to visit in the valley. This is Zambia’s premier wildlife park, with superb wildlife and many excellent camps. This is where the now famous walking safaris started from over 60 years ago and this unique African destination retains some of the finest world-class safari guides.
There are many contenders for the title of Africa's best game park. The Serengeti, Amboseli, Ngorongoro Crater, Etosha, Kruger, Moremi and Mana Pools would certainly be high on the list. South Luangwa has a better claim than most. Some of these other areas will match its phenomenally high game densities. Many others – the lesser known of Africa's parks – will have equally few visitors. One or two also allow night drives, which open up a different, nocturnal world to view, allowing leopards to be commonly seen and even watched whilst hunting.
However, few have South Luangwa's high quality of guiding together with its remarkable wildlife spectacles, day and night, in the isolation of a true wilderness. These elements, perhaps, are how the contenders ought to be judged, and on these the South Luangwa Park comes out around the top of the list.
Wildlife Safari Camp, Central South Luangwa National Park
Wildlife Camp is a safari-camp on the banks of the Luangwa River in Zambia. This camp provides guests with an affordable front-row seat to one of the greatest wildlife sanctuaries in Africa, South Luangwa National Park. Since 1992 Wildlife Camp has been one of the most famous and popular camps in the Luangwa Valley, providing our guests with spectacular and authentic experiences in the African bush.
Wildlife Camp has 9 en-suite chalets, five of which are situated in a quiet corner of the camp, overlooking a lagoon area and surrounded by huge shady trees while the other four are located in the centre of our camp, conveniently close to our reception area, main bar and restaurant. These four chalets each offer unique views over the Luangwa River. The Camp also has En-suite Safari Tents which are ideal for budget guests who cannot afford the slightly higher rates for the Chalets.
Activities at Wildlife Camp will be:-
Wildlife Camp will be your home for the first 3 nights of your South Luangwa safari.
Zikomo Safari Camp, South Luangwa National Park
Zikomo Safari is a comfortable eighteen (18) bed camp located in one of the best game viewing areas in the Nsefu Sector of the South Luangwa National Park. Built on the banks of the Luangwa River, Zikomo Safari Camp offers great views of the river and great views of the abundant birds and wildlife that live in and around the area. Far away from other camps, Zikomo Safari Camp has the best location from which to enjoy an unforgettable South Luangwa safari.
Zikomo Safari is owned and operated by an American family who work with experienced Zambian managers and staff. The Camp employs top professional guides, some of them with over fifteen (15) years experience in the Luangwa Valley. With immediate access to the Park, Zikomo Safari Camp guests can treat themselves to wonderful day and night game drives. Magnificent walking safaris, for which the South Luangwa is famous, are also available and they begin and end at the well-appointed main lodge and dining room in the company of a qualified walking guide and an escort scout.
Transfer from South Luangwa to Lilongwe City
On this day, Absolute Zambia Safaris will pick up you up from Wildlife Camp and transfer you to Lilongwe where you will spend one night en-route to Lake Malawi.
Latitude 13 Hotel, Lilongwe City
Latitude 13 Hotel is the best for place to stay in Lilongwe for clients going to or coming from Lake Malawi. This hotel is more stylish, yet simple and spacious, allowing you enjoy a perfect stay in a quiet, leafy lanes on the northern edge of Malawi’s capital city, and between Kamuzu Airport and central Lilongwe.
An 18 metre pool and state-of-the-art fitness centre only a hop, skip and jump from your front door is also one of the features at this beautiful small hotel.
A 42” flat screen TV, in room safe and high speed internet access are just some of the amenities found at Latitude 13 Hotel.
Transfer from Lilongwe to Lake Malawi
After breakfast on this day, you will be picked up from Latitude 13 Hotel and head out going to Lake Malawi. Danforth Lodge will be your home during your 3 nights on Lake Malawi
Danforth Lodge on Lake Malawi
Danforth Lodge has eight en-suite, air-conditioned rooms, tastefully decorated in cool, nautical colours and all opening onto a large patio. There are double, twin and family rooms. All rooms have spectacular views of the lake and look out over Thumbi West Island. The garden has shady lawns, leading to a sparkling, beach side, infinity swimming pool. Moored just a stones throw away is the luxury yacht "Mufasa".
Danforth Lodge operates on a "full board" basis which includes three delicious meals each day, plus teas, coffees, cakes and snacks. The team of local and international chefs takes pride in presenting a tempting selection of menu options, using seasonal, locally sourced, fresh ingredients. Danforth has built up a well deserved reputation for serving excellent cuisine. Dining takes place on the thatched, beachside gazebo. Dietary needs are catered to.
Transfer from Lake Malawi to Lilongwe
At some stage on this day, you will be on a transfer back to Lilongwe where you will spend the last night of your safari tour at Latitude Hotel before going to catch your international flight at Lilongwe Airport the next day.
Latitude 13 Hotel, Lilongwe
Latitude 13 Hotel is the best for place to stay in Lilongwe for clients going to or coming from Lake Malawi. This hotel is more stylish, yet simple and spacious, allowing you enjoy a perfect stay in a quiet, leafy lanes on the northern edge of Malawi’s capital city, and between Kamuzu Airport and central Lilongwe.
An 18 metre pool and state-of-the-art fitness centre only a hop, skip and jump from your front door is also one of the features at this beautiful small hotel.
A 42” flat screen TV, in room safe and high speed internet access are just some of the amenities found at Latitude 13 Hotel.
Transfer to Lilongwe Airport
This being your last day on safari, you will be transferred from Latitude Hotel to Lilongwe Airport to catch your international flight out of Malawi going back home.
Kiambi Safari Lodge – Lower Zambezi Valley
Mvuu Safari Lodge – Lower Zambezi National Park
Wildlife Safari Camp – South Luangwa, Zambia
Zikomo Safari Camp – South Luangwa
Latitude 13 Hotel – Lilongwe, Malawi
Danforth Lodge – Lake Malawi
Other Services included in the package are;
The following items are however, not included in the rate above;
